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Antiepileptic drugs can cause cosmetic side effects and affect menstrual cycles, fertility, and bone health in women with epilepsy.
Sodium valproate improved epilepsy control in most children but often caused weight gain and other mild side effects.
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Wnt-activating drugs generally do not increase cancer risk.
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